The Plantation Garden Events
Summer Programme 2025
The Plantation Garden is delighted to welcome you to another summer of entertainment
Events will be added as they are confirmed

Sunday 15 June
Music and Tea begins
2.00pm – 4.00pm every Sunday from
15th June to 7th September
Tea, coffee and home-baked cakes on sale
Live performances from local musicians

Friday 11th July
VANITY FAIR
7.00pm
Tickets
£27.80
£22.38 (U18, 65+, Students,Unemployed)
Family Ticket (Per person)
£21.84 2 adults & 2 children U18
Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1279664724639?aff=oddtdtcreator
Getting good reviews! See right!
Welcome to VANITY FAIR – a giddy carousel of social climbers, buffoons and preening dandies.
This dazzling new adaptation of Thackeray’s tale of greed, ambition, love and betrayal – with live-performed music – will transport audiences from Regency salons and ballrooms to the battlefield of Waterloo!


Saturday 2nd August
The War of the Worlds
6.0pm -7.15pm
£14 General Admission
£9.99 Children under 16
£39.50 Family ticket
Book here:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/strange-fascination-theatre
Strange Fascination Theatre return with an exciting version of the popular classic science fiction novel, ‘The War of the Worlds’.
In the early part of the 20th Century, strange flashes are seen emanating from the planet Mars, headed towards Earth. Soon, cylinders crash on our planet, and from them, mighty fighting machines: tripods, alien monstrosities with one aim: Destroy humanity and claim our world as their own. Will anyone survive? And can humanity fight back?
Suitable for ages 12 and upwards, the show runs at 1 hour 15 mins. Pack a picnic and watch the skies!

Wednesday 13th August
Perseus and Andromeda
6.30pm
For ticket prices and booking click here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/quill-inkling/perseus-andromeda/e-pvzljd
Being a teenager is a difficult time in your life. Take Perseus for example. An impoverished, but ambitious young lad, from a single parent home, has to try and make his way in the world while dealing with the delusions of his mother. She insists that they are royalty, and his father was a God! How is he supposed to live up to that?
Andromeda would love to be left alone, but being actual royalty, she has duties, like marriage, and a mother who is insufferably vain. Embarrassing enough, but when she starts including her daughter in her vain boasts life is about to get a lot more dramatic for the young girl.
Then there are the Gods. They are starting to take an interest in all of these goings on. That rarely makes things easier, they do have a way of making things more difficult…

Saturday 16 August
In Person Open Mic
2.00pm – 3.30pm
Sign up on the day for an Open Mic slot [one poem please] and tell us about your poetry news, events, publications.
Please donate as you come in the gate – minimum £2 to support the upkeep of the Gardens. You can pay by card or cash.
Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic and non alcoholic drink. No smoking and no alcohol in the Garden.
Transport – There are car parks near to Plantation Gardens. You need a smart phone to pay. Alternatively it is a short walk from Car Parks in the City and buses stop nearby on Earlswood Road.
If IT RAINS too much we will take a decision on the day to cancel by noon. We will publicise this through the Newsletter and Social media and the Website.
Last year this was a great event – there was some cloud but it didn’t rain! We look forward to seeing you all again.

Friday 22nd August
18.30
Open air cinema: Twin Peaks (Original US Pilot) (15)
This is an outdoor event. Please go to Picturehouse website for full details of what to bring with you and T&Cs.
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Book here:
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Doors open at 6.30
The film will commence at dusk.

Saturday 23rd August
18.30
Open air cinema: Stop Making Sense (PG)
This is an outdoor event. Please go to Picturehouse website for full details of what to bring with you and T&Cs.
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Book here:
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Doors open at 6.30.
The film with commence at dusk.

Sunday 24th August
18.30
Open air cinema: Pride and Prejudice (20th Anniversary) (U)
This is an outdoor event. Please go to Picturehouse website for full details of what to bring with you and T&Cs.
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Book here:
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Doors open at 6.30
The film with commence at dusk

Monday 25th August
18.30
Open air cinema: Hot Fuzz (15)
This is an outdoor event. Please go to Picturehouse website for full details of what to bring with you and T&Cs.
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Book here:
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Doors open at 6.30
The film with commence at dusk

Friday 29th August
18.30
Open air cinema: Dirty Dancing (12A)
This is an outdoor event. Please go to Picturehouse website for full details of what to bring with you and T&Cs.
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Book here:
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Doors open at 6.30
The film with commence at dusk

Saturday 30th August
18.30
Open air cinema: School of Rock (12A)
This is an outdoor event. Please go to Picturehouse website for full details of what to bring with you and T&Cs.
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Book here:
https://www.picturehouses.com/outdoor-cinema/venue/plantation-garden
Doors open at 6.30
The film with commence at dusk

Sunday 14 September
Heritage Open Day
Free entry 9am – 5pm
Refreshments served 2pm – 5pm
Music 1pm – 4pm
Past events in 2025

Sunday 8th June
10 am – 2 pm
Come along to our annual bumper Plant Sale.
Choose from a variety of perennial plants, including pelargoniums, salvias, dahlias, ferns, succulents and may more at competitive prices and all home-grown in the Plantation Garden greenhouse and nursery.
Cash and card payments accepted
Entry Free
(Donations welcome)
Bring a bag!

Saturday 21st June
A Midsummer N̶i̶g̶h̶t̶’s̶ ̶D̶r̶e̶a̶m̶ NIGHTMARE
7.00pm
Tickets
£25
Book here:
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/25367/a-midsummer-nights-dream-nightmare-plantation-gardens-norwich#anchor
Enter into a dream of magic, mischief, and a touch of darkness as we take you on a gothic journey through Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream NIGHTMARE!
We will transport you to a world where goblins and supernatural creatures roam the enchanted woods, and nothing is quite as it seems.Dive into the eerie, mysterious side of Shakespeare’s classic play. We explore the darker corners of the story, with music, thrilling movement, and an ensemble performance that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars, where the supernatural comes to life and anything can happen.

Sunday 22nd June
The Mojo Band
5.30pm – 8.00pm
Adults £10
Children (5-16) £5
Under 5s Free
Tickets now on sale
Book here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/pgpt
Back by popular request!
Bring your own picnic, rugs and chairs and enjoy an evening of Southern Rock, Blues and Soul music.
Tai-chi
Weekly Tai-chi classes in the Garden will resume at 2.0pm from Tuesday 8th April.
For more information contact Jonathan on 07746 085212

PILATES with Emma Power
Fridays from 10.30 to 11.30am
For further information contact: mailto:emmapowerpilates@gmail.com